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LY53 CGZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,235 mi
Last recorded131,235 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 131,235 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 131,235 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,704 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,436 miles

movement in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

front pads appear low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,439 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,090 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,471 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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LY53 CGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY53 CGZ registered?

LY53 CGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 CGZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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